Saxbys Coffee Worldwide, LLC is brewing up business in the gourmet coffee market. Saxbys Coffee Worldwide is a leading upscale coffee producer and retailer with about 30 franchised coffee shops in Pennsylvania and more than half a dozen other states. The outlets, some of which operate under the Bucks County Coffee banner, sell high-end coffee, coffee beverages, teas, smoothies, and pre-package coffee beans. Saxbys Coffee Worldwide, LLC imports its beans from nearly 30 international regions and operates a roasting facility in Denver. Saxbys began roasting coffee in the 1990s and opened its first store in 2004. Owned by investment firm Walnut Street Capital, the company filed for bankruptcy in 2009.

The Schiller Del Grande Restaurant Group is a multi-concept restaurant operator with foodservice locations mostly in the Houston area. Its portfolio of dining concepts is anchored by Cafe Express, a chain of fast casual restaurants that serve gourmet hamburgers and pasta dishes along with soups, salads, and sandwiches. The chain has more than 15 locations in and around Dallas and Houston. Other restaurant concepts include the upscale nightspot RDG + Bar Annie, Rio Ranch Steakhouse, and Taco Milagro Restaurant & Beach Bar. Schiller Del Grande also operates a contemporary, casual dining room called The Grove. Chef Robert Del Grande and partner Lonnie Schiller started the restaurant business in 1994.

Schwartz Brothers Restaurants operates a half dozen casual and upscale dining locations in the Seattle area. Its operations include Chandler's Crabhouse, Spazzo Italian Grill & Wine Bar, and Revolution Bar & Grill, as well as a handful of steakhouses operating under the name Daniel's Broiler Prime Steaks & Chops. Schwartz Brothers provides banquet and catering services through Daniel's Catering, while its Gretchen's Shoebox Express unit offers box lunch services to downtown locations. The family-owned business was started by Bill and John Schwartz, who opened their first restaurant in 1970.

Second Cup Income Fund thinks that having a Second Cup of java is a great idea. Second Cup Income Fund (formerly Second Cup Royalty Income Fund) operates and franchises the Second Cup chain of coffeehouses, one of Canada's leading quick-service outlets with more than 360 locations. The cafés offer a wide selection of specialty coffees, espresso beverages, and iced drinks, as well as pastries, cookies, and coffee related items. Found mostly in shopping malls, airports, and other high-traffic areas, more than 90% of the coffee shops are operated by franchisees. In addition to its domestic presence, Second Cup has about 50 international outlets.

Shake's Frozen Custard, Inc. operates more than 25 (mostly franchised) 1950s rock-n-roll themed Shake's Frozen Custard locations in eight central and southern US states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Of course shakes and malts are on the menu, but you also can find sundaes, cones, and fruit drinks. Founded in 1991 in Joplin, Missouri by Don and Bebbie Osborne, the company began franchising in 1999.

Smoothie King is a privately held New Orleans, Louisiana- area based franchise company and is the premier Smoothie Bar and Nutritional Lifestyle Center in the industry. Smoothie King centers offer their guests the industry’s first and original nutritional fruit and function-based, fresh blended smoothies. Each “Lifestyle Center” also offers healthy retail product solutions in sport beverages, energy bars, healthy snacks, vitamin supplements, herbs, minerals, and sports nutrition products. Smoothie King has been named #1 franchise in their category 16 times. Smoothie King has over 600 locations operating in the continental US and Seoul, Korea and is currently developing additional stores across the United States.

Southern Maid Donuts began in 1937 by Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Hargrove. A young couple coming out of the throws of the Great Depression, they created Southern Maid because they saw the need in the market for quality donuts. They created their own recipes, which have stood the test of time. Quality ingredients and uncompromised procedures are reason for the continued success of the Hargrove family to this very day. The Southern Maid name came about because of being from the South. Mr. and Mrs. Hargrove wanted a name that encompassed a feeling as well as humble southern traditions and memories. Part of this Southern Maid tradition was a large sponsorship for several years of the Louisiana Hayride Show in Shreveport, Louisiana. Many a young entertainer sang the praises of Southern Maid Donuts. An interesting note: Elvis did the only commercial of his life for any product on November 6th, 1954 for Southern Maid Donuts. He sang the jingle. "You can get them piping hot after 4 P.M., you can get them piping hot, Southern Maid Donuts hits the spot, you can get them piping hot after 4 P.M." Elvis frequented the Shreveport store for donuts on his visits to the Louisiana Hayride. Other entertainers that sang the praises of Southern Maid include Minnie Pearl, Johnny Horton, and Johnny Cash.

Starbucks Corporation engages in the purchase, roasting, and sale of whole bean coffees worldwide. It offers brewed coffees, Italian-style espresso beverages, cold blended beverages, various complementary food items, and a selection of premium teas, as well as beverage-related accessories and equipment, through its retail stores. Starbucks Corp. also licenses its trademark through other channels, such as licensed retail stores, as well as through certain of its licensees and equity investees. In addition, Starbucks Corporation produces and sells ready-to-drink beverages, which include bottled beverages, espresso drinks, chilled cup coffees, and ice creams.

Tavistock Restaurants, LLC owns a nugget of the Golden State's fine dining wealth. Tavistock Restaurants owns and operates about 20 upscale and casual dining restaurants in California and about ten other states. Tavistock's flagship chains include California Cafe and Napa Valley Grille, which both offer seasonal cuisine made with local ingredients. Tavistock Restaurants, LLC other dining concepts include Alcatraz Brewing Company, Blackhawk Grille, Cafe Del Rey, and ZED451. In addition, Tavistock owns Freebirds, a small chain of fast-casual Mexican restaurants operating mostly in Texas and Oklahoma. Formed in 2003, Tavistock Restaurants is part of Orlando, Florida-based holding company Tavistock Group.

Tully’s Coffee has been focused on creating remarkable handcrafted coffees that truly stand apart from the rest. Now the last independent Seattle-pedigreed coffee company in the world, TC Global, Inc. look forward to sharing our passion for small-batch roasted specialty coffee with every customer who walks through our door. TC Global, Inc. neighborhood stores have an amazing ability to bring people together. Perhaps it’s the welcoming aroma of fresh-roasted, just-brewed coffee. Maybe it’s the warm greeting and expert advice you’ll get from our highly skilled baristas. Or it could be the comfortable atmosphere and lively hum of laughter and conversation. Whatever draws you in, you’re surrounded by others who share your appreciation of exceptional, handcrafted coffee—and all the knowledge, hard work, and care that goes into creating it.

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